How a rule change could save aged care users thousands |
How a rule change could save aged care users thousands
October 14, 2026 — 5:00am
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After waiting about a month for an aged care assessment, and potentially another eight months or more for their Support at Home program funding to begin, it defies logic that one in three older Australians are stopping or reducing their home care.
Sadly, the co-contributions have been forcing some seniors to choose between the care they need and other essentials. But finally, there is some good news. From October 1, personal care (which includes help with showering, dressing and hygiene) attracts zero co-contribution. Regardless of your means, you will not have to pay anything towards these services.
Of course, you must be approved for personal care in your support plan, and the services will still draw on your available package funding, so it is not unlimited. But the savings could be substantial.
Let’s........